The 4 Hottest Paint Colors to Try This Summer, According to Sherwin-Williams

Want to give your home a refresh for summer? An easy way to update your indoor and outdoor spaces for the season is with a fresh coat of paint. To help inspire homeowners and renters, Sherwin-Williams recently released its color and décor trend report for summer 2025. From moody purples for bedrooms to earthy browns for outdoor spaces, these are the colors that Sherwin-Williams forecasts will be everywhere this summer.

Tranquil Blue

A dreamy, serene blue, like Dutch Boy Paints' Waving Waters (134-4DB), evokes the feeling of drifting into a daydream, making it ideal for bedrooms, creative nooks, or even outdoor retreats like porches or pergolas. According to the report, it pairs well with natural textures and metallic accents.

Jungle Green

A bold, rainforest-inspired hue, such as Krylon's Jungle Green spray paint, brings vibrant energy to planters, porch décor, and shelving, evoking the saturated greens of tropical escapes. You may not be inclined to paint an entire room this shade, but the intense color helps breathe new life into seasonal DIY projects.

Violet

A dark, rich purple with comforting undertones is a natural fit for rooms like gaming spaces, media lounges, or bedrooms, where you want to evoke a cozy atmosphere. A wood stain like Minwax's Violet, the brand's 2025 color of the year, helps create a moody yet inviting space for relaxing.

Burnt Hickory

A earthy, grounded hue like Cabot's Burnt Hickory, the brand's 2025 exterior stain color of the year, transforms outdoor areas into inviting sanctuaries. Its neutral undertones deepen under low lighting, amplifying the warmth of fire pits and string lights to create an intimate, peaceful escape.